In Haiti, there are two traditional midnight suppers, one on Christmas Eve and one on New Year's Eve. They ususally last until dawn. The following is an example of menu served during those celebrations. They can be formal family suppers, but they are very often buffets for family and close friends. Throughout the event, consomme and/or stew is served. Before the end of the party, early in the morning, Pumkin Soup is served, along with coffee and croissants or savory turnovers, sor simply with coffee and tosted bread. The dinner on Christmas Day or New Year Day follows a similar but more rigid menu, and is a very formal family dinner.